Hobby Boss HB-87017 IJN I-400 1:700 Submarine Model Kit  [HB-87017]

Hobby Boss I-400 1:700 plastic submarine model overview

This 1:700 scale plastic model kit represents the IJN I-400 class submarine and is presented as a compact naval subject for build-and-display modelling.

The I-400 class were late World War II Japanese submarines constructed as submarine aircraft carriers, noted for being among the largest diesel submarines of their time and for unusually long operational range. Each vessel was designed to stow multiple foldable Aichi M6A Seiran aircraft, intended to extend striking reach. Several proposed missions, including planned strikes on distant targets, were never carried out; surviving boats were taken by Allied forces after Japan's 1945 surrender.

At 1:700 scale the kit highlights the distinctive deck hangar and aircraft stowage layout in small form. Builders can expect fine surface detail suited to careful painting and weathering techniques for small-scale naval models. Assembly benefits from basic modelling tools and experience handling small parts to maintain the kit's proportions and surface features.

A compact rendition of the IJN I-400 class for small naval displays, the kit suits modelmakers focused on historical subjects and collectors interested in accurate silhouettes and deck arrangement.